Comfort Owusu’s second half goal handed the Black Princesses a win in their African Games opener against Ethiopia.
The Black Princesses dictated the pace of the game in the first 15 minutes, creating goal scoring chances with Mafia Nyame missing the first chance in the eighth minute.
The Ethiopians came close a couple of times but the resolute defence of the Princesses prevented them causing any havoc.
Afia menyaku was called to duty in the closing stages of the first half as she saved to keep
the Princesses’ lead.
Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah replaced Mafia Nyame at the start of the second half. The substitution changed the tempo of the game as the Princesses became more aggressive upfront.
AbibaIssah was shown the exit in the 89th minute but the team held on to protect their lead as the game ended 1-0.
The Black Princesses will play Tanzania on Tuesday at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
